Malazan Book of the Fallen · Character
Crokus
- Major
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 3
A youthful Daru man with long black hair and a tanned face marked by sun and wind exposure, showing white creases around the eyes and chapped lips from harsh travel. His expression often carries genuine concern, reflecting his youthful energy and resilience despite exhaustion.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- young
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1 of 2 read
Crokus Younghand begins his journey in Deadhouse Gates as a weary but resilient young Daru traveler, his sun-worn face and genuine concern marking him as someone thrust into the brutal realities of the Seven Cities uprising. Across the series, he evolves from a wide-eyed wanderer into a seasoned figure navigating the treacherous politics and ancient magics of the Malazan world, his youthful energy tempered by harrowing experiences and profound losses. His arc reflects the series' themes of growth through suffering, as he transitions from a supporting companion to a character whose choices ripple across continents and generations.
Description · as of Book 2
A youthful Daru man with long black hair and a tanned face marked by sun and wind exposure, showing white creases around the eyes and chapped lips from harsh travel. His expression often carries genuine concern, reflecting his youthful energy and resilience despite exhaustion.
Story so far
BOOK 2Deadhouse Gates
- Travels through the harsh deserts of Seven Cities alongside refugees fleeing the uprising
- Displays genuine concern for his companions despite his own exhaustion from relentless travel
- Navigates the dangers of the rebellion while maintaining his youthful resilience
- Forms initial bonds with fellow travelers that will prove significant in later books
Key events
Gallery
Book 2: Deadhouse Gates
Appearances
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